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Eben Burr
Eben Burr is the President of Toews Asset Management and sits on the investment and compliance committees where he helps oversee the culture and direction of the firm. Toews specializes in creating strategies that attempt to limit portfolio losses in declining markets with the client’s financial and emotional wellbeing in mind. Eben is also the President of the Behavioral Investing Institute where he oversees the training of advisors to integrate relational, cognitive, and emotional elements with personal finance to build better plans and stronger bonds. Eben advocates bringing behavioral psychology, introspection, and empathy into portfolio construction, planning, and communication. Eben lives in Manhattan with his wife, son, and lots of guitars.
News by Eben Burr
The 351 Exchange: What Investors Need to Know
The ETF world is buzzing over this major tax development—here’s why it matters and what it could mean for investors like you.
Tariffs Then and Now: How They Shape Trade, Markets, and Your Wallet Today
Here's how tariffs have impacted trade, markets, and your wallet over time—and the potential outcomes we might expect from Trump's tariff proposal.
How Empathy and Strategy Drive Success in High-Net-Worth Estate Planning
Vance Barse reveals how empathy and expertise merge in his unique approach to high-net-worth estate planning.
Navigating Distrust: How to Hedge Investments in Uncertain Times
Eben Burr, President of Toews Asset Management, shares tips on staying calm and managing risk during market swings.
How This Managed Risk ETF Could Potentially Help Build a Stable, Low-Risk Portfolio
In this video, I share Toews’s investment philosophy, focusing on managing risk with our Managed Risk ETF (MRSK) to help investors preserve wealth and reach their financial goal.
Retail Sales Surprise Strong Growth Despite Challenging Economic Climate
In this video, Eben Burr, President of Toews Asset Management, examines July's retail sales surge and its implications for consumer resilience and market dynamics.
The S&P 500: Is It Still a Good Measure, or Just a Tech Target?
The S&P 500's tech-heavy tilt may distort its value as a market measure—are we missing the real target?
The Crux by Toews Asset Management: Insights from Brian Portnoy on Wealth and Well-Being
In this episode of The Crux by Toews Asset Management, Eben Burr chats with Brian Portnoy about "funded contentment" and the future of wealth management.
Money Market Fund Boom: Are You Missing Out on Market Gains?
In this latest video, Eben Burr discusses the rising popularity of money market funds, the trade-offs involved, and why they might not be the best long-term strategy.
Deep Fake Scams: Protecting Against Elder Fraud and AI Threats
In this new video, Eben Burr discusses the growing threat of elder fraud due to deepfake technology and offers a safety tip to avoid falling victim.
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Understanding Leveraged ETFs
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Introducing Leveraged and Inverse ETFs
In this guide, we'll dive into the world of leveraged ETFs, exploring their definition, mechanics, potential risks, and rewards.
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